Environmental Education
The Pine Hollow Arboretum currently provides many science-oriented educational opportunities for the community. The unique forest environment of trees, shrubs, and plants found at Pine Hollow Arboretum presents a novel “living laboratory” to observe many ecological concepts at work. As we move forward, we hope to be the host site of research studies that contribute relevant information to the fields of horticulture, plant conservation, climate studies, forestry, and ecology.
Current science-oriented programs at Pine Hollow include:
- Hands-on Environmental Education for Elementary Students (Bethlehem & Albany City School Districts)
- Environmental Leadership Training for High School Students
- Ash Tree Survival Initiative
- Outreach Workshops on Emerging and Established Invasive Species
- Hybrid Oak Plantings Monitored by Cornell University
- 10 Minute- Field Trips. Check some out here!
If you are an educator, summer camp or educational institution looking for a field trip location, please email pinehollowarb@gmail.com for more information.
Price varies on the institution's budget. Pine Hollow will try to cover the full cost of the field trip if we can. Please don't hesitate to reach out with field trip budget questions.
research
The Pine Hollow Arboretum happily welcomes researchers of all calibers to study our horticultural collection and land.
Current research studies done at Pine Hollow Arboretum include:
- True American Chestnut Identification and conservation in collaboration with the American Chestnut Foundation
- SUNY ESF, graduate student study of the Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp.
If you are a student or researcher interested in using The Pine Hollow Arboretum as a research site, please contact us!
Support Tree conservation
Support the Pine Hollow Arboretum's Fall Appeal by making a contribution today. Your donation supports our collection of diverse trees from around the world, educational programming and accessible trail systems.